Chester Office

Hackettstown Office

176 Mountain Avenue, Suite 2A
Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Tel: 908 - 452 - 5917

Fax: 908 - 879 - 2955

tarting in the summer of 2012 there will be new FDA Regulations for over-the-counter sunscreens in an effort to help consumers purchase and use sunscreens that offer superior protection. Sunscreen products in conjunction with other sun-protectant measures help prevent against all sun-induced skin damage such as photo-damage leading to premature skin aging and skin cancer. An effective sunscreen must protect against UVB and UVA rays, however prior regulations focused only on UVB rays that cause sunburns, skin aging and skin cancer. They did not address UVA rays which are just as responsible for premature aging and skin cancer.

The new regulations also monitor claims. A broad spectrum sunscreen should protect against both UVA and UVB rays in an effort to help prevent skin cancer. An SPF of 2 – 14 only protects skin from sunburns but not skin cancer. The FDA developed a broad spectrum test in which all “broad spectrum” sunscreens (SPF15 or higher) must pass in order to be FDA approved. Sunscreens are also no longer able to claim “water-proof”, “sweat-proof” or “sun block” claims without submitting proof and FDA approval of the claim because it gives a consumer a false sense of protection.

For more information and questions about these new changes and regulations visit: www.fda.gov/sunscreen..

In these uncertain times we would like to assure our patients that we are open to serve your dermatologic needs.

Protecting your health now is more important than ever, and the safety for our patients and staff is our utmost concern. We are adhering to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Dermatology safety guidelines to ensure the safety of your visit to our office.

We have implemented the following procedures and steps:

You can now check in for appointments directly from your car, and a nurse will escort straight to your exam room.

Masks are required for all patients and staff, and staff members are required to wear gloves.

Office appointments will be spread out to minimize interactions with others and to maintain social distancing.

Sanitary office environment. The office is sanitized and disinfected multiple times a day, including before and after each patient visit.

Staff are required to wash their hands before and after every patient with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs.

Telehealth Visits. We can also see patients virtually from the privacy and safety of their homes. For more information on the ease and convenience of a telehealth visit, please see below. Depending on your condition, we may need to see you at the office.

The Dermatology Specialists can now order COVID-19 antibody testing for all patients through local labs such as LabCorp and Quest. There is no cost to you per the 4/11/20 Press Release at www.cms.gov regarding Expanded Coverage for Essential Diagnostic Services Amid COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.